Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 727

It felt like another riddle waiting to be solved, but honestly? The less I knew, the safer we both were.

Hayden kissed my forehead. "Don't worry. I'm not going anywhere-my little monster needs me."

Little monster?! Okay, adorable. I grabbed my phone and immediately updated my chat app username to match.

Steve noticed in about two seconds flat. [Who are you planning to attack now?] he messaged.

I smirked, thinking, 'Monsters don't attack-they just make sure no one messes with

them."

It had been a while since I'd heard from Steve. After Houston, all I knew was he'd sold his pool hall and gone off the grid.

Considering how messy things got back there, I couldn't blame him for bailing. Honestly, it was probably the smartest move.

I fired back two words: [Fighting demons!]

Steve replied almost instantly. [How have you been lately?]

didn't really matter. If he'd been keeping up with the news, already know. The fact he asked meant he hadn't been

I

quick: [Rea, sorry. I've owed

at the screen, caught off guard, when another message buzzed

him. But he had no clue

I typed. [It was fate, and it's

idea what Steve was up to these days, but it was clear he'd put some serious distance between himself and the chaos. He didn't even know what was happening with

he'd stepped way

back into the mess.

to know was that I

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he didn't reply, I didn't push. Some conversations don't need

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headed to Yuna's kindergarten. But this time, she wasn't out there leading games. Another teacher had taken her place. "Excuse me,

resigned," the

words hit like a curveball.

going to college," she explained, and just like

Wade. If she really wanted to avoid him,

her place and knocked. When she opened the door, her expression wasn't exactly warm. Not surprised to see me, but definitely

you mad at me?" I asked, cutting to the